Thomas was a resident of Allendale, New Jersey at the time of passing.

He graduated cum laude from Manhattan College in 1951.

Tom served his country proudly during World War II in the United States Navy Pacific Fleet aboard the USS Albemarle.

The Krauter family will receive friends on Monday 2:00 to 4:00 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home at 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff . Funeral mass will be Tuesday 10:00 AM at the Guardian Angel R.C. Entombment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.